Baby name
POPULAR GIRL · ENGLISH
🇬🇧 Nellie
/NEL · ee/
Meaning
“Bright, Shining Light”
Nellie is an English diminutive of Helen, Eleanor, and Ellen, carrying the sense of 'bright, shining light.'
How it ages.
Nellie is a vintage charmer that has bounced back into popular use for girls.
The cultural moment.
A popular pick in the UK. Currently ranks #96 in the UK.